Since October 5, 2009 Darien Library has offered lynda.com as a technology education resources. The service is available to residents, those who work full-time in Darien, and non-resident Contributors to the Library at the $300 annual level, lynda.com currently provides 1,612 online subscribers with instruction in a wide range of Mac and PC software programs. 

With lynda.com, you can set your own training schedule. The site includes practice exercises and a helpful feature that keeps track of where you left off each time you end a session. In addition, upon completion of the video training, you can take part in lynda.com’s Certificate of Completion program.

How to Gain Access

Come to the Help Desk in the Power Library (aka computer room) on the Lower Level or call the Help Desk at 203-669-5238 to get started. Give us your name and email address so we can register your account. You will receive an email from lynda.com to active your account. We will then assign you to either an in-library access for a couple hours or you can access lynda.com from home for seven days. If no one is waiting, you can ask for your access to be renewed. 

You can now enjoy OverDrive ebooks on your Amazon Kindle through Darien Library! To get started, please follow the instructions in the How to add ebooks to your Kindle video below (HD version available):

To check out ebooks or another ereader, a patron must be 18 years old or older, and either live in Darien, work full-time in Darien, or be a Friend of the Library at the $300 annual level.

iPad Boot Camp: Thursday, August 4, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. (Photo courtesy of flickr user Daveonflickr.)

iPad Boot Camp at Darien Library

Thursday, August 4 at 6:30 p.m.

On Thursday, August 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., we are pleased to present iPad Boot Camp. Taught by Evan Barnet, President of Barnet, LLC, all features of the iPad will be explored, from web-searching to e-reader.

The iPad is a tablet computer (mobile computer) designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. Its primary uses include, books, movies, music, games, and web content.

iPad Boot Camp is part of the Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program, You’re Connected!

Have you been participating in our Adult Summer Reading Program? The Grand Prize is an iPad2. How's this for perfect timing?

Ever been in this situation?  You've found some great information, but left your flash drive at home?  You're short on time and don't want the hassle of email or CD burning.  Well, you're in luck.  Now you can buy flash drives right here at the Darien Library.  We're pleased to announce the arrival of our own Darien Library Flash Drives!  With a capacity of 2 GB, these sleek, stylish drives can hold multiple documents, digital photos, and video clips.  Equipped with a keychain attachment, the drives are small enough to add to your car keys.  They don't require any additional software; you just plug them in to the computer, and you're good to go. Each drive costs $10 and is available for sale at our Help Desk in the Power Library on the Library's Lower Level. They also make thoughtful gifts (that won't break the bank!).  Stop by and pick up yours today.

See you @ the Library!